Books with author S. A. Larsen

Uncovering hidden secrets can sometimes kill you . . . or worse, steal your soul.Anastasia Tate has a secret. She can feel the emotions of others through their life energy auras. Not a welcome gift for a teenager. Especially when a sinister presence begins stalking her. Viktor Castle also has a secret. He’s tasked with protecting humanity yet cursed by an ancient evil to destroy it.After Viktor saves Ana’s life, her abilities grow stronger. Drawn together, she senses Viktor has answers to lifelong questions. Only he shuns her at every turn, knowing he has saved her only to put her in more danger. As Ana struggles with her attraction to Viktor, he tries everything to bury his unexpected feelings for her. But they must find a middle ground. For only together can they combat the dark forces threatening both their lives . . . and their souls.*****MARKED BEAUTY was a fabulous read. It’s a YA contemporary fantasy with tons of exciting and dangerous otherworldly happenings, romance, and a large cast of varied and interesting characters. Ana, the main character, can feel the emotions of others through their life energy auras. This gift is not only powerful, but it’s overwhelmingly difficult for her to live with. Her situation becomes even more difficult after the mysterious Viktor saves her life. As they are drawn together romantically, powerful forces threaten to destroy not only their relationship, but the lives of their friends and the world as they know it.Simply put, MARKED BEAUTY is beautifully written and compulsively readable. Perfect for readers who love YA fantasy and paranormal romance. – Pat Esden, author of the DARK HEART series*****Larsen’s MARKED BEAUTY is a lovely story with magic, mystery, and love. I found myself lost in the wonder of the world she created existing within our own. Lots of lush imagery, well-rounded characters (I just love Viktor.), and plenty of danger to keep you turning the pages. Keep an eye out for this author—I really think she’s one to watch. – Danielle DeVor, author of the MARKER CHRONICLES*****MARKED BEAUTY is a compelling, magical masterpiece that hooks you from page one and doesn’t let go. Ana and Viktor’s story is a timeless tale you’ll want to read over and over. – Natalie Decker bestselling author of the YA romance series RIVAL LOVE*****"With some of the best imagery I've ever read, MARKED BEAUTY will have you desperately flipping pages to find out what happens with Ana and Viktor--who are both mysteriously endearing and an absolute delight to cheer for." - Elana Johnson, author of the POSSESSION trilogy & co-founder of the Querytracker blog

**Multi Award-Winning Middle Grade Novel!*** Forget having a lively after school social life, Ebony Charmed is fighting to keep the entire afterlife alive.Ebony's less-than-average spirit tracking abilities are ruining more than sixth grade at Motley Junior High: School for the Psychically and Celestially Gifted. Her parents argue so much her dad's moved out. And, even though he's scared of his own shadow and insists on bringing his slimy, legless lizard everywhere they go, Ebony wouldn't survive without her best friend, Fleishman.When Ebony's Deadly Creatures & Relics' project goes missing she learns her missing project is one of the keys to saving the spirit world.Now Ebony and Fleishman must battle beasts from Norse mythology to retrieve her project before spirits are lost, the Well of Urd dries up, and Ebony loses all hope of reuniting her family. But someone lies in wait, and he has other plans...including creating a new world of spirits without them in it. ***FIRST PLACE WINNER, 2016 New England Book Festival's Children's Book of the Year!****Bronze Award Winner, 2017 Feathered Quill Book Awards for Best Juvenile/YA Fiction**Honorable Mention Winner, 2017 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards for Middle Grade Fiction**Gold Award Medal Winner, 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards for Juvenile/Grade School Fantasy Fiction

***** 2017 Literary Classics - Gold Medal Winner***** 2016 New England Book Festival - Best Children’s Book***** 2017 Readers' Favorite - Gold Medal Winner***** 2017 Feathered Quill - Bronze Winner***** 2017 Purple Dragonfly - Honorable MentionMotley Junior High: School for the Psychically and Celestially GiftedTerms of EnrollmentSigned: Ebony CharmedEbony should be excited about entering sixth grade to further develop her skills. And she would be. If only her lame abilities let her see more than three ghosts.Struggling to live up to her gifted family, Ebony is horrified when she is branded a Seeker: someone who is neither Sensory nor Luminary. To top it off, her Deadly Creatures and Relics project – transforming a measly stick – seems destined for failure.But there are doors to other worlds where creatures have been watching her. And when the truth emerges that her project is more than a stick, she knows she must act. Along with her best friend Fleishman and his pet lizard, Ebony finds herself wedged between prophecies and quests. Oh, and saving the entire spirit world from annihilation.Ebony is not ready to be a hero. But a dark presence has already stolen more than one local kid. And this time, her failure is not an option.

Uncovering hidden secrets can sometimes kill you . . . or worse, steal your soul. Anastasia Tate has a secret. She can feel the emotions of others through their life energy auras. Not a welcome gift for a teenager. Especially when a sinister presence begins stalking her. Viktor Castle also has a secret. He’s tasked with protecting humanity yet cursed by an ancient evil to destroy it. After Viktor saves Ana’s life, her abilities grow stronger. Drawn together, she senses Viktor has answers to lifelong questions. Only he shuns her at every turn, knowing he has saved her only to put her in more danger. As Ana struggles with her attraction to Viktor, he tries everything to bury his unexpected feelings for her. But they must find a middle ground. For only together can they combat the dark forces threatening both their lives . . . and their souls.

***** 2017 Literary Classics - Gold Medal Winner***** 2016 New England Book Festival - Best Children’s Book***** 2017 Readers' Favorite - Gold Medal Winner***** 2017 Feathered Quill - Bronze Winner***** 2017 Purple Dragonfly - Honorable MentionMotley Junior High: School for the Psychically and Celestially GiftedTerms of EnrollmentSigned: Ebony CharmedEbony should be excited about entering sixth grade to further develop her skills. And she would be. If only her lame abilities let her see more than three ghosts.Struggling to live up to her gifted family, Ebony is horrified when she is branded a Seeker: someone who is neither Sensory nor Luminary. To top it off, her Deadly Creatures and Relics project – transforming a measly stick – seems destined for failure.But there are doors to other worlds where creatures have been watching her. And when the truth emerges that her project is more than a stick, she knows she must act. Along with her best friend Fleishman and his pet lizard, Ebony finds herself wedged between prophecies and quests. Oh, and saving the entire spirit world from annihilation.Ebony is not ready to be a hero. But a dark presence has already stolen more than one local kid. And this time, her failure is not an option.

Help your child create a strong foundation for math by reinforcing addition and subtraction in this easy-to-use workbook. Details:-Large 8"x10" glossy-cover workbook-110 Quizzes-9 Levels of Difficulty ranging from single-digit addition quizzes, to mix double-digit addition and subtraction quizzes-Answer key located in the back of the workbook-Perfect for early elementary school students

As the men put the last touches on the roof, one scrambled down with a cry, “They are coming!” A group of horsemen could be seen coming up the road. In a matter of minutes, the caballeros descended on the villagers like a whirlwind.Mamani recognized Señor Gonzalez. He saw Gonzalez say something to one of his overseers. The man jumped from his horse and went to one of the small fireplaces where he caught up a burning piece of wood.Mamani’s heart hammered in his chest. “No, no!” he cried in desperation, and ran toward him. But the man pushed Mamani away and threw the firey wood onto the newly thatched roof. Then he turned and aimed a terrible blow at Mamani’s face. Laughing, he mounted his horse again. Mamani stumbled back to his house, his face bleeding.The spot where the burning stick had landed smoked for a few minutes, but the lively evening wind soon fanned it to flame. The new roof was burning! Little did Mamani know that things were about to become even worse.Pacific Press® Publishing AssociationWhere the Word is Life• Demonstrates the blessings of true hospitality.• Illustrates that even when we are faithful—when we do the right things—difficulties and trials often follow.• Shows that the influence of one can lead to the conversion of many, often for generations to come.• An Adventist Heritage Classic from Pacific Press®.

As the men put the last touches on the roof, one scrambled down with a cry, They are coming! A group of horsemen could be seen coming up the road. In a matter of minutes, the caballeros descended on the villagers like a whirlwind. Mamani recognized Señor Gonzalez. He saw Gonzalez say something to one of his overseers. The man jumped from his horse and went to one of the small fireplaces where he caught up a burning piece of wood. Mamani s heart hammered in his chest. No, no! he cried in desperation, and ran toward him. But the man pushed Mamani away and threw the firey wood onto the newly thatched roof. Then he turned and aimed a terrible blow at Mamani s face. Laughing, he mounted his horse again. Mamani stumbled back to his house, his face bleeding. The spot where the burning stick had landed smoked for a few minutes, but the lively evening wind soon fanned it to flame. The new roof was burning! Little did Mamani know that things were about to become even worse. Pacific Press® Publishing Association Where the Word is Life Demonstrates the blessings of true hospitality. Illustrates that even when we are faithful when we do the right things difficulties and trials often follow. Shows that the influence of one can lead to the conversion of many, often for generations to come. An Adventist Heritage Classic from Pacific Press®.